Normal Height & Weight
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Low Percentile
Asked by K.S. from Topeka
on August 11, 2008
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my daughter is 12 months old and is in the 20-25th percentile for weight. she is in a higher percentile for her height, though. she is reaching her developmental miles...
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- I wouldn't worry, my daughter was the same way. In fact, she was born in the 75% and then consistently tanked her first 18 months until she was in the 1-3%. But, as ...
- When my daughter was that age, she was high in the height range and low in weight, they told me to give her either pediasure or for a less expensive version, to use ca...
- You might check out some of the child feeding books written by Ellen Satter. She says that children have a natural ability to know when they are full and that we shoul...
Growth Percentile
Asked by E.M. from St. Joseph
on December 1, 2011
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I had a re-cert WIC appt today so I had to take all the boys in. I have a 2 1/2 year old boy and twins that just turned 1 year a week ago. 2 1/2 year old was great, gr...
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- Hello, I would say if u are that worried and they haven't see the dr. For a while to take them in for a check up. I have three boys and my oldest son had trouble with ...
- My doctor has always said, if he is growing, eating, happy, and meeting milestones...DON'T worry. I was never on the charts as a child, and my mom said she is so h...
- This is just a standard measurement to compare your kids to the general population of kids who have the same age of your kids. It is an average. What it is important h...
Overweight Toddler
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on July 13, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I don't know how seriously I should take this. I took my 3 year old to the doctor yesterday for a well visit and was told that he is overweight. He is 37 ...
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- I get the same thing from my doctor. I do watch what my daughter eats and try to keep it within reason. We have incorporated more running in my daughters daily routi...
- I have been told the same thing since my five year old was a baby. His first peds told me I was overfeeding him, when in reality, I had him on a very strict diet! He...
- Like some of the other responses, take a fresh look at his diet. Have you both been eating out more than the usual overindulging in french fries, nuggets, and not as m...
Underweight
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on September 24, 2010
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My daughter Rylie is 18months and only 16 1/2 pounds. I'm not sure of her height but it seems egual too other children her age. Her doctor is pretty passive and just s...
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- My daughter weighed like 12 pounds at a year old. However, she was walking at 7 months and perfectly healthy. She ate everything. Super intelligent. Other than a sever...
- It is probably nothing to worry about, but since you're asking for ideas, I thought I'd throw this one out...if you notice any digestive issues (excessive diarrhea, vo...
- I have 5 children and my oldest was in the 10 percentile until he hit puberty. His doctor was okay with it because he was healthy and normal but my mother in law thou...
Daughter Is in 3Rd Percentile for Weight
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on March 8, 2009
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Does anyone have any experience with their children being in a very low percentile for weight? My daughter is in the 3rd percentile for weight. She is very petite, but...
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- My younger son (who is now 15) has always been in the 10th percentile with weight. Our pediatrician was never really that concerned. He grew and matured. He is still o...
- How old is your daughter? My daughter was in the 5th percentile until she was about 4-5 months old, but she was spitting up all the time. Is she doing anything abnorma...
- My son is now 20 months and has been in the very low percentile for weight. He was above average at birth and through 3 months, but then he got really long (his dad an...
Weight in the Lower Percentile....
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on June 26, 2009
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Hi Moms! My 10 1/2 month son has not been gaining much weight. He's about 20lbs and 32 inches long. This puts him in the 20-50th percentile weight-wise (dropped from t...
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- Talk with your Pediatrician. My son was in 5% as an infant and small child. I was VERY worried but the Ped assured me he was perfect and they also said there has to ...
- My son is now 2 years old and at his 2 year doctor visit, he weighed 26 pounds. He has not gained much weight since his 1 year visit. In fact, he only gained 1pound ...
- Hi B.- If your baby is healthy and full, then you shouldn't worry about percentiles unless your son is severely small and sickly. Babies come in all shapes and sizes ...
97+ Percentile Growth a Problem?
Asked by S.F. from Chicago
on June 4, 2008
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My son is two and has been "off the charts" (over 97th percentile) in terms of height and weight (but not "overweight") since about 6 months old. (He is about 37.5 inc...
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- Hi S., My daughter was 22 inches and 7#14oz at birth. she has been off the chart for height since then. She just turned 3 and she is 42" and looks 4 1/2. I have never...
- I don't see it as a problem, My son was 36.5 inches at his 2 year appointment, the nurse just said that it looks like he will be over 6 foot tall when he is done growi...
- My 6 year old is off the chart...born @ 9lbs 1oz and 22 inches long; he is just a big boy. He wears a size 3 shoe and size 8 in pants and shirt...he actually fits som...
Down the the 2Nd Percentile in Weight
Asked by T.M. from Phoenix
on April 12, 2009
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My almost 10 month old just had a doctor visit this week. He has always been little, but stayed within his growth curve. We were informed that he has dropped down to t...
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- I wouldnt worry too much about his weight. They would constantly told me that about my 1st son. He ate but just had a high metabolism. He is long and lanky and was alw...
- From PERSONAL experience with little babies.... Is the baby prgressing developmentally... that means with in normal activity levels/ abilities for his age? Is he acti...
- Ignore the doc. Feed him healthy, dont just feed him to fatten him up. My son was (and I think still is) not even on the growth charts. But he is a bright activ...
Does This Mean My Child Could Be Overweight??
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on December 3, 2008
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Hi ladies, my daughter had her 5 yr check today, she was 5 in september and weighs 40 pds, I forget the height inches but she is in the 30th percentile for her height ...
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- 50th percentile means she weighs less than 50% of kids her age, and she weighs more than 50% of kids her age, shes exactly in the middle, exactly average. As far as th...
- Hi A. - I think everyone offered great advice & explanations here! I thought I would just add one thing, the goal should be to keep your daughter healthy, so in addit...
- Your daughter is FINE! Don't worry and please don't let your daughter know you worry about her weight. You don't want her to grow up with a complex. Your pediatrici...
12 Mo Old "Underweight"
Asked by S.S. from Rochester
on September 7, 2008
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Hello everyone! We took our 12 mo old to her 1 year check up and said they were concerned about her weight. That her height was fine but her weight was in the 15th per...
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- S., My daughters have low weights for their age. My 22 month old weighs 19 pounds and my almost 4 year old weighs barely 30 pounds. They are healthy...just small. N...
- First of all, don't let anyone "make" you feel horrible! You are a fantastic mom, and you clearly are taking wonderful care of your daughter! Everyone loves to give ...
- Hi S., You are not doing anything wrong! You're giving her plenty of food and the best thing of all - mothers milk. Remember how those percentiles work - it's a cur...
